Increase in electronic prescriptions during lockdown

More than 85 per cent of primary care prescriptions are now processed electronically, after a rise in use during the pandemic.

New guide published on NHS digital leadership

NHS Providers has published a guide into NHS digital leadership to support NHS boards lead their organisations into the next stage of digitisation.

Data sharing for Leeds health organisations

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is allowing the electronic transfer of ambulance care records directly into the hospital system.

Immediate action necessary to tackle staff shortages

The NHS will be unable to meet the needs of patients unless significant action is taken to tackle staff shortages, say health leaders.

Major merger plans announced for Sussex trusts

Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals and Western Sussex Hospitals have announced plans to pursue a merger between the two trusts.

Up to one third of UK may refuse coronavirus vaccine

A new poll has revealed that nearly a third of people in the UK may not get a coronavirus vaccine if one is developed.

NHS Louisa Jordan two carry out delayed healthcare

Planned healthcare that was delayed due to coronavirus will now be carried out at the NHS Louisa Jordan to help NHS Scotland recover.

Social care reform needed within a year

Sir Simon Stevens has revealed that plans to adequately fund the social care sector need to be in place within a year.

Coronavirus could cause 35,000 extra cancer deaths

Delays to cancer diagnosis and treatment due to coronavirus could cause up to 35,000 excess deaths in the UK within a year.

NHS to launch coronavirus rehab service

Tens of thousands of people who are suffering long-term effects of coronavirus will benefit from a new on-demand recovery service.

NHS to help St John Ambulance recruit and train more cadets

The NHS and St John Ambulance are to collaborate for the NHS’ anniversary to recruit and train thousands of ‘NHS cadets’.

Video GP appointments surge during lockdown

NHS figures show that the number of GP appointments over the phone or via video call have surged during lockdown.

Pressure on NHS staff may get worse, says RCP

The RCP has issued a warning that pressure on NHS staff may get worse before it gets better as the impact of coronavirus continues to be felt.

Unions call for early pay rise for NHS staff

Health unions have written to the government calling for talks to begin on a pay rise to take effect before the end of the year.

UHS launches COVID ZERO campaign

A first-of-its-kind campaign has been launched to wipe out the transmission of coronavirus in Southampton’s hospitals.

Scottish Ambulance Service to take over mobile sites

The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) will take over the running of Scotland’s coronavirus mobile testing units from the start of September.

Post-discharge support a concern for patients

Whilst the majority of patients are positive about their hospital care, a significant minority experience problems on discharge.

£16m to speed up diagnoses for life-threatening diseases

Patients could receive earlier and more accurate diagnoses for potentially life-threatening diseases thanks to £16 million of new funding.

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